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Form of workQUALITY TECHNICIAN
Company Overview:
Field is a family owned global supplier of fasteners, "C" commodities, inventory management services and technical support. For the past 30 years, Field has grown rapidly because of its dedication to lowering our customers overall cost and improving quality through a technical approach to fasteners and fastenings. We currently have locations in Rockford, IL (headquarters), Texas, South Carolina, Mexico, and Taiwan. Field has built its reputation on meeting customers' quality, cost reduction, and inventory targets by utilizing superior systems, team members, and suppliers. We’re proud of the fact that Field’s technical approach to fastening and our empowered team of experts have enabled Field to grow an average of 19% annually since 1990. By joining Field you will experience an exceptional culture built on Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, Flexibility, and Fun!
At Field, Culture is everything. Field was recognized by INC. magazine as one of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the USA. In 2015 and 2016, Field was recognized nationally by Great Places to Work as one of the Best Small Companies in America, ranking #8 nationally among small companies and #5 nationally among manufacturing/production companies. In 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 Field was recognized locally by the Rockford Register Star as one of the top Employers Who Rock in the Rock River Valley.
This position reports to: Site Leader
This position has direct reports: None
Location: Tyler, TX
FLSA Hourly/Salary: Hourly
Essential Functions:
- Commit to FIELD’s Mission Statement, Core Values, and Fieldamentals.
- Perform daily part inspections (PPAPs) to ensure compliance with product requirements.
- Contact suppliers as needed for part certifications.
- Work closely with Quality Team Leader, Site Leader, and engineers to make approval decisions and complete required testing.
- Utilize quality lab tools and gauges to inspect parts.
- Assist in maintaining Field’s calibration system.
- Support Quality Engineers with non-conforming product.
- Support the implementation of new business including parts review and creation.
- Work closely with the Receiving Team on Quality-related questions and support to make required decisions.
- Assist with monitoring and dispositioning inventory on Approval, REC-Hold, and QC Hold.
- Support in training new hires rotating through the Quality lab to develop their understanding of how each functional area relates to one another.
- Respond to inquiries and requests for information from internal Field team members.
- Collaborate between various functional areas to ensure proper communication with suppliers, customers, and Field team.
- Assist Quality team with annual projects and continuous improvement activities.
Education, Skills and Experience Required:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Polite and professional manner.
- Possess an understanding of fastener industry specifications.
- Gauge control knowledge.
- Experience with Blue Print Reading.
- Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented.
- Able to solve problems independently.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Ability to take charge of an inspection laboratory environment.
- Ability to work with interruptions and then able to re-engage the former project.
- Ability to work with limited direct supervision.
- Willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
- A desire to be a positive contributor in a team-based environment.
- Willing and able to learn new concepts and procedures in a short period of time.
Additional Skills Preferred:
- ISO9001:2008 and/or ISO9001:2015 understanding.
- Experience in the inspection of fasteners is strongly desired with this position.
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) understanding.
- Post-high school education and/or technical training.
Field provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
